mixed

The word “mixed” means made up of different types or elements combined together. In plain terms, combined from different types, or (for feelings/reviews) partly positive and partly negative.

“Mixed” is pronounced mihkst (/mɪkst/ in IPA).

Here is “mixed” used in a sentence: “The reviews were mixed — some loved it, others hated it.”

“Mixed” is an adjective.

The word “mixed” comes from Latin. The past-participle adjective form of "mix," reinforced over time by the related French "mixte" and Latin "mixtus.".

“Mixed” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Mixed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up of different types or elements combined together.

Mixed means different things are combined but often still distinguishable, like mixed nuts you can pick apart. Blended means they are merged so thoroughly they form a single, uniform whole, like a blended smoothie. Mixed keeps the parts visible; blended dissolves them together. The more complete the fusion, the more 'blended' fits.

The opposite depends on the sense. For a mixture of things, opposites are 'pure', 'uniform', and 'unmixed', meaning made of one type only. For 'mixed' as in varied, the contrast is 'consistent' or 'uniform'. Where mixed means combined or assorted, its opposites all point to something single and unvaried.

A bag of mixed sweets contains several different kinds together. 'Mixed feelings' describes holding contrasting emotions at once, such as being both happy and sad. A mixed school teaches boys and girls together, and mixed weather brings sun and rain in one day. Each combines different types or elements.